Section 26 — Human Rights Act 1993: Exception in relation to work performed outside New Zealand

26 Exception in relation to work performed outside New Zealand Nothing in section 22 of this Act shall prevent different treatment based on sex, religious or ethical belief, or age if the duties of the position in respect of which that treatment is accorded— (a) Are to be performed wholly or mainly outside New Zealand; and (b) Are such that, because of the laws, customs, or practices of the country in which those duties are to be performed, they are ordinarily carried out only by a person who is of a particular sex or religious or ethical belief, or who is in a particular age group. Compare: 1977 No 49 ss 15(9), 15A(1)(b); 1992 No 16 s 4